ECON8074 Economics of Health Insurance and Financing
| Offered By | Research School of Economics General |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Economics |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2013 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
Is health care different?; asymmetric information and agency; role and rationale of non-profits firms in health care; health insurance; social health insurance; comparative health care systems and health system reforms; theory and practice of regulated (=managed) competition; towards competitive markets for private health insurance in OECD countries (focus on Australia, Europe and USA); hospital markets; hospital mergers and antitrust policy. |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. |
| Areas of Interest | Economics |
| Eligibility |
An honours degree in Economics with H2A or higher, or completion of a Graduate Diploma in Economics with an exit grade of Merit or better |
| Programs | Master of Health Economics, Master of Health Economics, and Master of Health Economics |
| Other Information |
Please see Course Website |
| Academic Contact | See: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=ECON8074 |
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